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The Course in Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte
  • 1. What term did Comte use to describe his philosophy?
A) Idealism
B) Rationalism
C) Empiricism
D) Positivism
  • 2. In Comte's hierarchy of sciences, which science is considered the most fundamental?
A) Mathematics
B) Sociology
C) Biology
D) Physics
  • 3. Comte proposed that society progresses through how many stages?
A) Two stages
B) Four stages
C) Five stages
D) Three stages
  • 4. The second stage in Comte's philosophy is known as what?
A) Philosophical stage
B) Metaphysical stage
C) Theological stage
D) Theoretical stage
  • 5. Comte is often credited with founding which field of study?
A) Psychology
B) Political Science
C) Sociology
D) Anthropology
  • 6. What was Comte's view on the role of science in society?
A) Essential for progress
B) Dangerous
C) Not important
D) Indifferent
  • 7. What is the first stage in Comte's law of three stages?
A) Positive stage
B) Metaphysical stage
C) Theological stage
D) Scientific stage
  • 8. Auguste Comte's 'Positive Philosophy' was published in which century?
A) 18th century
B) 20th century
C) 19th century
D) 17th century
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